Weekly Update
August 10th, 2023
Hello,
We wrapped up a wonderful week of homecoming activities with a huge win over Chamblee and currently sit in first place in the region. I want to thank all of the parents and teachers for their support last week. A special thank you goes out to Mary Ann Nobles and Amanda Lockhart for their continuous commitment to our homecoming activities.
I am a time person and believe that I must always be on time and never want people waiting on me because I’m late. I also try to be organized although that is not a strength, but I’m working on it daily. As an educator, my job is to ensure that there is an environment for teachers to teach and students to learn. Before we get to the teaching and learning part, we must provide a safe and secure environment for this to happen. With this in mind, my administration and myself do not have an option to look the other way when poor decisions are made. The day I feel it necessary to look the other way is also the day it is time to move on from education. We get to have different views on many things, but I can only have the same standard for the safety of your students that I have for my own kids. The standard is the standard, without compromise.
Please be safe and enjoy the break with your students.
Sincerely,
Duane Sprull Ed.D.
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Each fall semester, the gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss student needs and whether students may be evaluated for gifted identification. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, you may complete a Recommendation for Review Form, found on the Gifted and Talented Services webpage, and return it to the Gifted & Talented Specialist at your child’s school by Wednesday, October 2. No additional information is needed.
The Gifted & Talented Specialist for Decatur High School is Eleta Andrews. For more detailed information about the review process and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact Eleta Andrews at eandrews@csdecatur.net or visit the Gifted and Talented Services webpage.
The PTA Dance Committee would like to extend our gratitude to the DHS community for their support of the 2024 Homecoming Dance. The gym was transformed into a hip venue that reflected the Disco Inferno theme! It was a night to remember as the students danced the night away.
A special thanks to the teacher and parent volunteers who stepped up to ensure a great event for the students. Thank you!
Have a great Fall Break!!!
To support the PTSA, please see this link
Lighten the Load for CSD Families
As fall break approaches, we're reminded of how DEF's Lighten the Load program began -- with an elementary school teacher who told us that one of her students dreaded school breaks because he and his siblings counted on having two meals a day at school. Our Lighten the Load program has evolved since then, but we're still committed to helping remove obstacles - like food insecurity - for our kids.
The number of weekend food bags we provide has DOUBLED this year, and we need your help to ensure we're able to continue to meet this need. This is our community, and these are OUR kids. Please consider donating to DEF, or purchasing items from our Lighten the Load wish list today.
A Season of Giving
A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led organization that brings joy to local children and seniors through gift-giving.
For Assistance: To apply for gift assistance, please complete our online application at Apply by October 31st. We are excited to support children through 12th grade again this year.
Sponsor a Gift: Donors can purchase gifts based on individual wish lists for children or seniors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the form at Sponsor.
Donate Directly: If you prefer, you can make a donation, and we will do the shopping for you. Simply Donate at our website!
Volunteer: We would greatly appreciate your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please go to Volunteer and sign up.
Need Help or Have Questions? If you encounter any issues with the forms or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and generosity of the Season of Giving!